would normal flourescent light bulbs work for a light source for low light plants? Or would it be better just to use incandescent?
what light source should i use?
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most people use flourescent lighting. but if you can get high enough incandescents they will work too. what i did was buy a lighting system that is 79 watts anf compact flourescents.
does it matter which ones i use? because i just want to use a 10 gal light that uses flourescent light bulbs (the ones that u use round da house) or incadescent...
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You are talking about the bulbs right? Generally speaking you want a bulb that is rated between 5000K and 10000K. Many household bulbs are rated below 5000K, often labled as 'coolwhite' and are less effective for aquarium use than the higher K bulbs.
CFLs (compact flourescents) should work in your fixture. You can find them at Wallmart and most home improvement type stores. Check the K rating, 5000K to 10000K. Daylight 6700K bulbs are pretty common and would be a good way to go.
I have seen the daylight CFLs at homedepot rated at 5500K or 6700K. look for the blue labeling on n.vision brand - it means they are daylight bulbs.